Definition of Crusader

1. Noun. A disputant who advocates reform.


2. Noun. A warrior who engages in a holy war. "The Crusaders tried to recapture the Holy Land from the Muslims"
Generic synonyms: Warrior
Derivative terms: Crusade

Definition of Crusader

1. n. One engaged in a crusade; as, the crusaders of the Middle Ages.

Definition of Crusader

1. Noun. Person engaged in a crusade. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Crusader

1. one that crusades [n -S] - See also: crusades

Lexicographical Neighbors of Crusader

crus mediale cartilaginis alaris majoris
crus membranaceum commune ductus semicircularis
crus membranaceum simplex ductus semicircularis
crus of antihelix
crus of fornix
crus of helix
crus posterius capsulae internae
crus posterius stapedis
crus sinistrum diaphragmatis
crus sinistrum fasciculi atrioventricularis
crusade
crusaded
crusader (current term)
crusaderlike
crusaders
crusades
crusading
crusadingly
crusado
crusadoes
crusados
cruse
cruses
cruset
crusets
crush
crush-worthy

Literary usage of Crusader

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Maintaining Budgetary Discipline: Spending and Revenue Options edited by Sherry Snyder (1999)
"The crusader—which includes a self-propelled howitzer and a resup- ply vehicle—is considered by ... Supporters cite several reasons why crusader is needed. ..."

2. The Book of Humorous Verse by Carolyn Wells (1920)
"SIR GUY THE crusader SIR GUY was a doughty crusader, A muscular knight, Ever ready to fight, A very determined invader, And Dickey de Lion's delight. ..."

3. The Irish Jurist (1858)
"course his antagonist, the crusader, who had already weathered the steamer, was then upon, and upon which lie intended to follow her. ..."

4. The Underlying Principles of Modern Legislation by William Jethro Brown (1920)
"The faith of the crusader is an instructive example. We can still hear across the ages the echo of the exultant cry : " It is the will of God! ..."

5. Builders of United Italy by Rupert Sargent Holland (1908)
"GARIBALDI, THE crusader \ \ THEN Mazzini had stirred men's minds to » » fever-heat in the ... He was always the pure- hearted crusader with the single goal. ..."

6. Sunset by Southern Pacific Company, Southern Pacific Company. Passenger Dept (1915)
"A crusader Against the National Ash Heap EVERY year America suffers an appalling fire loss, a loss that would build two Panama Canals every third year. ..."

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